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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 11, NWS Albany, NY

May 26, 2021Columbia County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, New York

NWS Albany, NY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 26, 2021, 5:58 PM EDT for Columbia County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, New York. It was in force for 62 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: May 26, 2021, 5:58 PM EDT (21:58 UTC)
Expired: May 26, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
In force: 62 min
Issued by: NWS Albany, NY
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Columbia County, NY, Dutchess County, NY, Ulster County, NY

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
May 26, 6:00 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	Saugerties, NY	TREE DOWN IN SAUGERTIES. TIME ESTIMATED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
May 26, 12:59 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 70 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -291 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1196 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 137 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

118 
WUUS51 KALY 262158
SVRALY
NYC021-027-111-262300-
/O.NEW.KALY.SV.W.0011.210526T2158Z-210526T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Albany NY
558 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Eastern Ulster County in east central New York...
  Northeastern Dutchess County in east central New York...
  Southwestern Columbia County in east central New York...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 558 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saugerties,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Saugerties, Pine Plains, Clermont, Red Hook, Saugerties South,
  Bethel, Veteran, Milan, Germantown, Tivoli, Centerville, Pachin
  Mills, Ancramdale, Kerleys Corners, Katsbaan, Linden Acres, Nevis,
  Fraleighs, Silvernails and Jackson Corners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring 
with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany

LAT...LON 4207 7405 4214 7393 4213 7391 4216 7389
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 295DEG 16KT 4208 7394 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CS

4 follow-up statements

462 
WUUS51 KALY 262202 CCA
SVRALY
NYC021-027-111-262300-
/O.COR.KALY.SV.W.0011.210526T2158Z-210526T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Albany NY
602 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Eastern Ulster County in east central New York...
  Northeastern Dutchess County in east central New York...
  Southwestern Columbia County in east central New York...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 602 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saugerties,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Saugerties, Pine Plains, Clermont, Red Hook, Saugerties South,
  Bethel, Veteran, Milan, Germantown, Tivoli, Centerville, Pachin
  Mills, Ancramdale, Kerleys Corners, Katsbaan, Linden Acres, Nevis,
  Fraleighs, Silvernails and Jackson Corners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Small hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground 
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany

LAT...LON 4207 7405 4214 7393 4213 7391 4216 7389
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 295DEG 16KT 4208 7394 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CS

048 
WWUS51 KALY 262210
SVSALY

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
610 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYC111-262219-
/O.CAN.KALY.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Ulster NY-
610 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN ULSTER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York.

LAT...LON 4201 7393 4208 7393 4210 7388 4215 7386
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 295DEG 16KT 4207 7390 

$$

NYC021-027-262300-
/O.CON.KALY.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Dutchess NY-Columbia NY-
610 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN DUTCHESS AND SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBIA COUNTIES...

At 609 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saugerties,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Pine Plains, Clermont, Red Hook, Bethel, Milan, Tivoli, Cokertown,
Pachin Mills, Ancramdale, Kerleys Corners, Linden Acres, Attlebury,
Nevis, Fraleighs, Red Hook Mills, Silvernails, Jackson Corners,
Pulvers Corners, Upper Red Hook and Spaulding Furnace.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4201 7393 4208 7393 4210 7388 4215 7386
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 295DEG 16KT 4207 7390 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CS

523 
WWUS51 KALY 262250 RRA
SVSALY

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
650 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYC021-027-262300-
/O.CON.KALY.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Dutchess NY-Columbia NY-
650 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN DUTCHESS AND SOUTH CENTRAL COLUMBIA COUNTIES...

At 650 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pine Plains, or
12 miles east of Rhinebeck, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Pine Plains, Bethel, Milan, Lafayetteville, Cokertown, Pachin Mills,
Ancramdale, Barton Corners, Gallatinville, Hammertown, Attlebury,
Stissing, Mount Ross, Fraleighs, Silvernails, Jackson Corners,
Pulvers Corners, Elizaville and Spaulding Furnace.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4196 7384 4200 7384 4206 7379 4209 7374
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 295DEG 16KT 4199 7367 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CS

705 
WWUS51 KALY 262256
SVSALY

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
656 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYC021-027-262305-
/O.EXP.KALY.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Dutchess NY-Columbia NY-
656 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DUTCHESS AND
SOUTH CENTRAL COLUMBIA COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York.

LAT...LON 4196 7384 4200 7384 4206 7379 4209 7374
      4198 7350 4189 7371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 295DEG 16KT 4198 7365 

$$

CS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 26, 1:50 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Hamilton, Herkimer, Warren	55 min
May 26, 2:19 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Warren	26 min
May 26, 2:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Oneida	47 min
May 26, 2:32 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Fulton, Herkimer	43 min
May 26, 2:40 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Fulton	35 min
May 26, 2:46 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Fulton	29 min
May 26, 2:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Warren	22 min
May 26, 3:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Fulton	24 min
May 26, 3:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Fulton	37 min
May 26, 3:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Warren	24 min
May 26, 3:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Schoharie	33 min
May 26, 3:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Warren	29 min
May 26, 3:36 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Saratoga, Washington	24 min
May 26, 3:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Schenectady	27 min
May 26, 3:55 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Washington	35 min
May 26, 4:11 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Rensselaer	34 min
May 26, 4:23 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Rensselaer, Washington	37 min
May 26, 5:49 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Columbia	26 min
May 26, 5:51 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Columbia	24 min
May 26, 5:53 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Dutchess, Ulster	67 min
May 26, 5:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Columbia	66 min
May 26, 6:01 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Dutchess, Ulster	59 min
May 26, 6:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ALY	Orange	38 min
May 26, 6:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Dutchess	66 min
May 26, 7:03 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Dutchess	57 min
May 26, 7:26 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ALY	Dutchess	64 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.